Private Land Mobile Radio Services
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Parts 1, 20, 74, 90, and 101
[PR Docket No. 92-235; FCC 97-61]
Private Land Mobile Radio Services
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission has adopted a Second Report and Order (Second
R&O) in PR Docket No. 92-235 which continues its efforts to develop a
strategy for encouraging more efficient use of private land mobile
radio (PLMR) spectrum below 800 MHz. In the Report and Order (R&O) in
this docket, the Commission concluded that the PLMR bands below 800 MHz
should be consolidated and competition should be introduced into the
frequency coordination process. This Second R&O consolidates the twenty
existing PLMR services into two broad service pools--Public Safety and
Industrial/Business--with appropriate provisions for ensuring that the
safety of the public will not be compromised. Additionally, the
Commission adopts rules to allow centralized trunking, under certain
conditions, in the shared bands below 800 MHz and implements a plan for
protecting current low power operations in the 450-470 MHz band.
Finally, the Commission addresses a Request for Temporary Relief filed
by several public safety frequency coordinators.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 17, 1997 except for the amendment to
Sec. 90.17(a) which will be effective April 17, 1997.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira Keltz of the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0680 or via E-Mail at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Second
Report and Order, FCC 97-61, adopted February 20, 1997, and released
March 12, 1997. The full text of this Second Report and Order is
available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in
the FCC Reference Center (Room 239) 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, DC.
The complete text may be purchased from the Commission's copy
contractor, ITS, Inc., 2100 M Street NW, Suite 140, Washington, DC
20037, telephone (202) 857-3800.
Summary of Second Report and Order
1. Our primary goal in this proceeding has been to address the
increasing communications requirements of the private land mobile radio
(PLMR) community by developing a strategy for encouraging more
efficient use of PLMR spectrum below 800 MHz--i.e., those PLMR Services
within the 150-174 MHz, 421-430 MHz, 450-470 MHz, and 470-512 MHz
bands. The Report and Order (60 FR 37152, July 19, 1995) in this docket
served as a critical first step toward achieving this goal. In that
decision, we adopted extensive rule changes to promote highly effective
and efficient use of the PLMR spectrum and to facilitate the
introduction of advanced technologies into the private mobile services.
We also concluded that the PLMR Services must be consolidated and that
competition should be introduced into the coordinator services for each
service group. We stated that consolidation of the twenty PLMR service
groups below 800 MHz would ``provide for more efficient allocation of
the increased capacity created by the introduction of more efficient
technology.''
2. By this Second Report and Order, we consolidate the twenty PLMR
Services into two broad service pools, with appropriate provision for
ensuring that the safety of the public will not be compromised. In
addition, we resolve two other issues raised in conjunction with
consolidation: (a) Whether to permit centralized trunking, and (b) how
to implement the decision in the R&O to provide protection for current
low power operations in the 450-470 MHz band. Additionally, we address
a Request for Temporary Relief filed by several public safety
coordinators. We have, generally, delayed the effective date of these
rules until six months after publication in the Federal Register in
order to provide coordinators sufficient time to implement
consolidation. Today's action is the next critical step toward
providing a regulatory framework which promotes efficient use of PLMR
spectrum below 800 MHz.
3. This proceeding concerns PLMR frequencies in the bands below 800
MHz administered under part 90 of the Commission's rules (47 CFR part
90). The bands, in general, are: 150-174 MHz, 421-430 MHz, 450-470 MHz
and 470-512 MHz. Under our current rules, these frequencies are divided
into twenty separate radio services, grouped in four general
categories: (1) Public Safety Radio Services (Local Government, Police,
Fire, Highway Maintenance, Forestry-Conservation, and Emergency Medical
Radio Services); (2) Special Emergency Radio Service; (3) Industrial
Radio Services (Power, Petroleum, Forest Products, Film & Video
Production, Relay Press, Special Industrial, Business, Manufacturers,
and Telephone Maintenance Radio Services); and (4) Land Transportation
Radio Services (Motor Carrier, Railroad, Taxicab, and Automobile
Emergency Radio Services). The Radiolocation Service (47 CFR part 90,
subpart F) is not listed, even though it has frequencies below 800 MHz,
because it is not considered a PLMR Service.
4. In determining that consolidation of the twenty PLMR Services
would best serve the public interest, we stressed that the intended
purpose of consolidating radio services ``is to distribute assignments
between low-use and high-use groups more evenly, to simplify
interservice sharing procedures, to organize channel allocations that
will enable licensees to more easily utilize advanced technologies, and
to organize the services in such manner to achieve more efficient and
flexible spectrum use.'' We also recognized the importance of different
services, particularly Public Safety, and encouraged commenters to
develop a plan that included a Public Safety pool. We further
recommended that such a plan contain clear guidelines regarding the
requirements for inclusion in such a Public Safety pool. We considered
these guidelines necessary to prevent overcrowding and to maintain the
integrity of critical functions of the users included within this pool.
While we indicated that two to four broad categories, including one for
Public Safety licensees, appeared reasonable, we deferred a final
decision on the precise contours of consolidation to provide members of
the PLMR community, including users, manufacturers, and frequency
coordinators, with an opportunity to negotiate and submit a consensus
consolidation proposal to the Commission. In providing this
opportunity, we stated that if a consensus could not be reached, we
would adopt a plan based on the record. That contingency has come to
pass; no consensus was reached.
5. We also recommended that the PLMR community address other
related issues, such as how to effectively introduce competition among
frequency coordinators, whether a single coordinator or multiple
coordinators should be authorized for public safety users, how the
existing databases can be shared to ensure fair competition among all
of the frequency coordinators, whether a national real-time data base
to reflect frequency assignments can be created and used, and what
approach should be taken to designate frequencies for low power use on
a primary basis. We received twenty-eight comments, fourteen reply
comments, and two
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supplemental comments recommending or supporting a variety of
consolidation plans and a number of ex parte submissions. In addition,
the Industrial Telecommunications Association (ITA) submitted a
proposed technical blueprint for consolidation (Blueprint). We placed
this on Public Notice and received forty comments and nine reply
comments in response.
6. The Commission also received a number of petitions for
reconsideration requesting that we reconsider or clarify various rule
changes adopted in the R&O. Several of the petitions raised issues
related to consolidation. In our recent Memorandum Opinion and Order
(MO&O) (62 FR 2027, January 15, 1997) addressing these petitions, we
stated that we would address the issues related to consolidation when
we adopted a specific consolidation plan. Finally, the Commission
received a Request for Temporary Relief to permit the frequency
coordinators for the Fire, Highway Maintenance, and Forestry-
Conservation Radio Services to continue to coordinate frequencies that
were formerly assigned to their respective pools as low power offset
channels.
7. Number of pools. We received a wide range of recommendations in
response to our call for a consensus plan on consolidation. The
comments contain a range of choices, proposing consolidation of the
PLMR Services into two to five pools. Those who propose specific plans
all agree that there should be a separate pool for public safety
services. Additionally, a number of commenters oppose consolidation in
general, arguing that the current system should be retained.
8. After careful analysis, we have determined that a modified two-
pool approach will best achieve the benefits of consolidation without
compromising safety of the general public. A consolidation of all
twenty PLMR services will significantly increase licensee flexibility
to manage the spectrum more efficiently through access to additional
spectrum and accommodation of advanced technologies. An additional
benefit of PLMR service consolidation is that it should reduce
administrative burdens on users as well as the Commission. We believe
that the safeguards we are adopting for safety-related communications
combined with the modifications to the frequency coordination process
will adequately address the concerns raised by the proponents of three
or more service pools.
9. This two-pool structure is also best in terms of increasing
flexibility and spectrum efficiency by giving users access to a larger
pool of frequencies. Further, the increased flexibility provided by a
two-pool structure enhances the use of advanced technologies, such as
trunking. For example, making additional spectrum available to
licensees will allow public safety entities to more easily implement
and use trunked systems to perform a number of their public safety
functions. We believe that such a result is in the public interest
because it will help improve public safety communication capabilities
and reduce the costs of building and operating public safety
communication systems.
10. A two-pool structure also reduces administrative and financial
burdens on applicants. For example, this consolidation approach will
eliminate the need to go through interservice sharing procedures in
order to obtain authorization to operate on frequencies available in
other radio services. This in turn allows users to get on the air
sooner as well as saves them from having to pay more than one
coordination fee.
11. Accordingly, we are adopting two pools--Public Safety and
Industrial/Business--as the basic framework for the PLMR bands below
800 MHz. Frequencies that were in any of the Public Safety Radio
Services will be combined in the new Public Safety Pool. Similarly,
frequencies that were in any of the Industrial or Land Transportation
Radio Services will be combined in the new Industrial/Business Pool.
Further, we put frequencies in the 421-430 MHz band allocated for
public safety use in three cities in the Public Safety Pool and those
frequencies allocated for business and industrial/land transportation
use in three cities in the Industrial/Business Pool. Frequencies in
each of the two pools will be available to all eligibles in that pool,
unless reserved for a specific function. We have listed the 470-512 MHz
band in each pool rather than divide up the frequencies between the two
pools. The Commission already consolidated the various pools in this
band into one pool--the General Access Pool. Further, unlike our
current approach to the other bands, where frequencies are allocated to
a specific service or group of services, frequencies in the 470-512 MHz
band are available to all eligibles on a first come, first served
basis. Thus, it would be impossible to divide these frequencies into
different pools.
12. Finally, we recognize that the fundamental changes to the PLMR
Services below 800 MHz adopted herein cannot be implemented without a
reasonable transition time. Accordingly, we will delay the effective
date of the new pools and associated rules adopted in this proceeding
until October 17, 1997.
13. Eligibility--Public Safety Pool. We believe that all of the six
current Public Safety Radio Services, as well as the Special Emergency
Radio Service, should be included in the Public Safety Pool. Any
governmental entity will be eligible to use any Public Safety Pool
frequency. Additionally, non-governmental entities that apply for
frequencies that were previously available solely for public safety
services shall obtain a statement of support from the governmental
entity having legal jurisdiction over the area to be served. Including
all the Public Safety Radio Services and the Special Emergency Radio
Service in one pool will promote the development of wide-area (state
and regional) trunked systems that, in turn, will save scarce
resources. Further, it will promote interoperability by allowing all
governmental entities as well as non-governmental entities involved in
ensuring the safety of life (e.g., hospitals, ambulance companies) to
communicate with one another. To further promote interoperability, we
suggest coordinators in this pool examine the benefits of using the
consensus plan approach discussed herein for low power operations as a
way to reserve channels for universal mutual aid. Finally, defining
eligibility in this way is consistent with (1) the Commission's
definition of public safety services in GEN Docket No. 87-112 (53 FR
1022, January 15, 1988), which established the Public Safety National
Plan in the 821-824/866-869 MHz bands, and (2) the PSWAC's definition
of public safety as specified in its Final Report 1 as well as the
Commission's proposals in the Notice of Proposed Rule Making in WT
Docket No. 96-86 (61 FR 25185, May 20, 1996).
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\1\ See Final Report of the Public Safety Wireless Advisory
Committee, September 1996, Volume 1, Section 1.18.
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14. An additional issue was raised by several public safety
frequency coordinators with respect to entities in the Public Safety
Pool. These coordinators are concerned that the reallocation of former
low power offset channels in the R&O from the Fire, Forestry-
Conservation, and Highway Maintenance Radio services to the Local
Government Radio Service adversely affects the ability of users to
access these channels and restricts the coordinators' abilities to
recommend suitable channels. Specifically, non-governmental entities,
such as volunteer fire departments and nature conservatories, who are
currently
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eligible in the Fire and Forestry-Conservation Radio Services
respectively, are not eligible in the Local Government Radio Service
and may suffer harm due to this reduction in available channels.
15. Pursuant to the rules adopted herein concerning consolidation,
these non-governmental entities will be eligible for all frequencies in
the public safety pool, including the low power offsets transferred
from the Fire and Forestry-Conservation Radio Services to the Local
Government Radio Service. However, since the rule amendments being
adopted in this Second R&O will not take effect for six months, we are
concerned that the identified entities could suffer harm if the
Commission does not take more immediate action. Therefore, effective
immediately, we are amending the eligibility requirements of the Local
Government Radio Service to include non-governmental entities who are
currently eligible in the Fire and Forestry-Conservation Radio
Services. As under the previous rules, these non-government entities
must obtain a statement of support from the governmental entity having
legal jurisdiction over the area to be served. Such action will provide
these non-governmental entities access to the spectrum they need to
ensure the integrity of their communications systems.
16. This action is taken pursuant to section 553(d) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(d)) which permits an agency
to implement a rule prior to thirty days after publication when the
rule ``* * * relieves a restriction.'' Here, we find that this rule
amendment will provide certain non-governmental entities the ability to
access spectrum that they were able to prior to the effectiveness of
the rules adopted in the Refarming R&O. Additionally, we note that
pursuant to the consolidation rules being adopted herein, these non-
governmental entities will be eligible for licensing on any frequency
in the Public Safety Pool, upon the effective date of the consolidation
rules, subject to a statement of support from the governmental entity
having legal jurisdiction over the area to be served.
17. Eligibility--Industrial/Business Pool. The Industrial/Business
Pool will be comprised of frequencies that were previously allotted to
any of the Industrial or Land Transportation Radio Services, including
the Business Radio Service. Anyone eligible in one of these radio
services will be eligible in the new Industrial/Business Pool for any
frequency in that pool unless specifically precluded. In this regard,
we have adopted the eligibility criteria from the old Business Radio
Service. Accordingly, anyone engaged in a commercial activity is
eligible. Also, educational, philanthropic and ecclesiastical
institutions are eligible.
18. We note that our consolidation of the Industrial and Land
Transportation Services, including the Business Radio Service, into one
pool--the Industrial/Business Pool, potentially may affect the current
regulatory classification of the licensees in this pool. In the Second
Report and Order in GN Docket No. 93-252 (59 FR 18493, April 19, 1994)
(CMRS Second Report and Order), we examined the regulatory status of
all existing mobile services to determine whether they were commercial
mobile radio services (CMRS) or private mobile radio services (PMRS)
under section 332 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the
Act).2 In the CMRS Second Report and Order, we concluded that with
the exception of the Business Radio Service, all Industrial and Land
Transportation Services would be classified as PMRS under section
332(d)(3) of the Act. In the case of the Business Radio Service,
however, we determined that the eligibility rules are sufficiently
broad to render this service effectively available to a substantial
portion of the public. Consequently, classification of Business Radio
Service licensees depends on whether they meet the other two elements
of the CMRS definition--operating a for-profit service and
interconnected with the public switched network. As a result, we are
concerned that by defining the eligibility for this consolidated pool
in the same fashion as we did for the Business Radio Service, licensees
(both current and future) on the old Industrial and Land Transportation
frequencies (Industrial/Business Pool frequencies under consolidation)
may now be deemed to offer service to a substantial portion of the
public. Consequently, such licensees offering for-profit,
interconnected service arguably could be classified as CMRS. Given that
the rules we adopt today will not be effective for six months, we
believe that the most prudent course of action is to defer resolution
of this issue and fully address it in a future proceeding. In the
context of this future proceeding, we will also examine the negative
impact, if any, of such regulatory classification on the availability
of frequencies to satisfy the communications needs of PLMR users.
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\2\ See Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, Pub. L. 103-
66, Title VI, section 6002(b)(2)(A), 6002(b)(2)(B), 107 Stat. 312,
392 (1993).
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19. Interservice sharing. Under the existing rules, there are
provisions that allow entities establishing eligibility under one radio
service to obtain a license for a frequency in another radio service
under certain conditions (interservice sharing). Because we are
eliminating the individual radio service categories and consolidating
the PLMR Services into two pools, interservice sharing rules will no
longer be necessary. Under consolidation, applicants will have the
opportunity to apply directly for in-pool frequencies that were
previously allocated to radio services other than their own.
Accordingly, we will delete Sec. 90.176.
20. The existing interservice sharing rules allow for sharing
between radio services in the Public Safety Radio Services (group 1).
The rules also permit sharing between the Special Emergency Radio
Service and radio services in the Industrial and Land Transportation
Radio Services (group 2). Sharing has not been permitted, however,
between radio services in group 1 and group 2. While we believe that
such sharing could increase flexibility, we do not think that it is
appropriate to introduce interpool sharing at this time. Given the
difficult logistics of consolidating twenty radio services into two
pools, introducing additional requirements on the frequency
coordinators could put undue pressures on the new two-pool system.
Therefore, we will prohibit sharing between the Public Safety Pool and
the Industrial/Business Pool, at least for the present time. We may
revisit this issue once the consolidated system is running smoothly.
21. Frequency Coordination. In stating our intention to consolidate
the PLMR Services, the Commission recognized that changes may have to
be made in the current frequency coordination process. In the
paragraphs below, we discuss changes in the coordination process in
light of our decision to consolidate the PLMR Services into two pools.
We recognize that additional changes may be necessary as we gain more
experience with consolidation or if additional responsibilities are
given to coordinators.
22. Coordinators. Allowing existing certified coordinators to
continue their coordination functions will reduce confusion and help
ensure that the public continues to receive access to vital services.
Therefore, we certify current coordinators for the Public Safety Radio
Services and the Special Emergency Radio Service as coordinators in the
new Public Safety Pool. Similarly, we certify current coordinators in
the Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services as
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coordinators in the new Industrial/Business Pool.
23. With respect to the Public Safety Pool, we generally agree with
the commenters that at the present time, except as indicated below,
applicants for a frequency in the new Public Safety Pool should be
required to obtain coordination from the current recognized frequency
coordinator for the specified frequencies.
24. We are taking a slightly different approach regarding
frequencies that are currently assigned to the Local Government Radio
Service. We will allow any coordinator currently certified in the
Public Safety Radio Services to coordinate frequencies in the Local
Government Radio Service. This action is taken for several reasons.
Frequencies in the Local Government Radio service are used routinely by
Police, Fire, Highway Maintenance, Forestry Conservation and Emergency
Medical (governmental entities) eligibles for both non-emergency and
emergency communications. For example, in many communities Local
Government frequencies may be the principal fire or highway maintenance
frequencies and part of a public safety communications plan for these
services. Therefore, it would seem appropriate for the fire or highway
maintenance coordinator (or other public safety coordinator if those
frequencies are being used in another context) to be able to provide
coordination for these frequencies if they are being used in a fire or
highway maintenance communications system. Further, there are a large
number of 450-470 MHz frequencies allocated to all the Public Safety
Radio Services. Since these frequencies are available to all public
safety entities (just like Local Government frequencies) any of the
certified public safety coordinators may provide coordination. Thus,
there is a coordination mechanism already in place to accommodate
multiple coordinators where public safety frequencies are shared
between public safety eligibles. Finally, this will introduce
competition, to the extent possible, into this pool which, in turn,
should result in lower coordination costs and better service to the
public.
25. The integrity of the public safety services must be maintained
without fail. Having each public safety coordinator continue to manage
the same frequencies and have access to all of the current Local
Government frequencies, will preserve much of the status quo, provide
coordinators access to a greater number of frequencies with which to
accommodate applicants, and permit applicants to apply directly for
frequencies that were previously available only through interservice
sharing procedures. Also, preserving the jurisdiction of the individual
coordinators over their current spectrum, while expanding access to
Local Government frequencies, will help ensure consistency with local,
regional, and state public safety communications plans. This issue
could be revisited in the future if a more integrated coordination
system could be designed that would not impair public safety interests.
26. The Industrial/Business Pool does not present the same concerns
as the Public Safety Pool. Therefore, except as discussed below, we
will allow any in-pool coordinator to coordinate any frequency in the
pool. As a direct result of this action, we believe that further
competition will be introduced into the frequency coordination process.
This, in turn, should result in lower coordination costs and better
service to the public. For example, we believe market forces will
reduce the time it takes to obtain a coordination thereby allowing
users to get on-the-air quicker. Further, the concept of allowing
applicants the opportunity to select among multiple coordinators is not
unique among Part 90 users. Before the band was reallocated, applicants
for conventional and trunked systems on General Category frequencies
had the option of seeking frequency coordination from any of three
frequency coordinators certified to recommend 800 MHz frequencies.
27.We recognize that within the Industrial/Business Pool, some
types of radio users employ radio not just for day-to-day business
needs but also to respond to emergencies that could be extremely
dangerous to the general public. We believe maintaining the integrity
of spectrum used for such public safety purposes is extremely important
and using coordinators who are knowledgeable with such special
communication needs is the best way to protect these systems.
28. Therefore, for the time being, entities who apply for
frequencies which are currently allocated solely to the Railroad,
Power, or Petroleum Radio Services must obtain coordination from the
current certified frequency coordinator for the respective service. We
expect, however, that these coordinators will make every effort to
accommodate all applicants on these frequencies, regardless of the type
of business they conduct. We believe that using coordinators who are
knowledgeable with such special communication needs is the best way to
protect these operations, which involve safety-related communications,
and outweighs any potential benefits that may be gained through a
competitive frequency coordination process. For frequencies in the
Railroad, Power, or Petroleum Radio Services that are also allocated to
another radio service, however, entities may utilize the services of
any certified frequency coordinator in the Industrial/Business Pool.
The alternative would be to require entities in the radio services
where the frequencies are shared to go through a different coordinator
than they do now. We may revisit this issue once we obtain more
experience with the new coordination system or when we address the
issue of exclusivity raised in the Further Notice of Proposed Rule
Making (60 FR 37148, July 19, 1995) in this docket.
29. Technical Coordination Procedures. The consolidation of the
PLMR services and the introduction of multiple coordinators raise
concerns of unfair coordinations and coordinator shopping. We believe
that a minimum set of technical coordination procedures to which all
frequency coordinators must adhere is the least burdensome method of
providing all members of the PLMR community with confidence that all
new and existing radio systems will be adequately protected from
interference. A minimum set of coordination procedures will also
alleviate concerns of coordinator shopping. Rather than establish
specific procedures at this time, however, we believe that the
coordinators should attempt to reach consensus themselves on the
applicable coordination procedures. We understand that this process
takes time. In this regard, we note the efforts of Telecommunications
Industry Associations (TIA) Working Group 8.8 (WG 8.8), which has been
developing technical procedures for the frequency coordination process.
Given the progress of the TIA WG 8.8 and the potential harm that could
befall clients' systems from a lack of technical coordination
procedures we are confident that the frequency coordinators will reach
an agreement on such procedures quickly.
30. Data exchange. Under the current PLMR Service structure, there
has been little need for frequency coordinators to share detailed
information about applicants' systems with other coordinators. Under
the consolidated pool approach, however, commenters have indicated a
need to establish a system for information exchange, but disagree on
how this should best be achieved. For example, UTC recommends that
coordinators in each pool devise a means of exchanging data
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either through a real-time method, using a shared database, or by
providing notice, by facsimile or E-Mail, with a limited opportunity
for response provided. Other coordinators state that a common database
has to be established and maintained to ensure that applications, once
submitted, are not in conflict with other applications being submitted
at the same time. The Joint Pool, however, also expresses opposition to
developing a national database noting that the complexity of such an
undertaking would involve coordinating a substantial number of parties
in order to include information that is necessary and relevant to the
coordination process. It contends that electronic transmitting and
receiving of frequency notifications is preferable to establishing a
national coordinators' database.
31. We agree with the commenters that a real-time common
coordinator database may be desirable. Such a resource could be an
ideal method for coordinators to share data and maintain up-to-date
records of all frequency recommendations so that they can avoid
coordinating multiple applications for the same channel, in the same
area, at approximately the same time. We also recognize, however, that
implementing a real-time common database would require extensive time,
expense, and testing to perfect and that there may be other less costly
and less complex methods to ensure that all necessary data is exchanged
in a timely manner. Therefore, at this time, we will leave the issue of
whether to use a real-time common database to perform their
coordination duties to the coordinators' discretion. We believe that
they are in the better position of determining what will allow them to
perform such duties in an efficient effective, and expeditious manner.
Coordinators may select to develop their own common database to make
frequency recommendations, use the Commission's data base, or use the
services of a third party. We note that copies of the Commission's
database are available through the National Technical Information
Service. Further, the Commission provides on-line access to its PLMR
Service database through a third party contractor and puts license
grant information on the Internet. Any disputes that arise due to
inconsistencies or discrepancies in the records of different
coordinators, however, will be resolved using the Commission's
database.
32. Although we are not requiring that a common database be
implemented at this time, the need to share accurate and timely
coordination information with all in-pool coordinators still exists.
Without such information, frequency coordinators would not know what
other in-pool coordinators are doing and could make conflicting
coordinations. Therefore, coordinators must provide notification of all
frequency recommendations within one business day of making such
recommendations to every certified in-pool coordinator that is also
certified to coordinate that frequency. Additionally, on frequencies
that are shared between both the Public Safety and Industrial/Business
Pools, coordinators must notify all coordinators of frequency
recommendations. We believe this notification requirement is extremely
important to the consolidation process. Notification will not only
improve the speed and quality of recommendations, but it will also
encourage and facilitate the cooperation between in-pool coordinators
that is so important to the success of the overall coordination
process. We believe a one-day notification period is a good compromise
between the need to provide information to coordinators quickly to
minimize the chance of conflicting coordinations and the need to
minimize burdens on the coordinators. Additionally, notification must
be made to all in-pool coordinators at approximately the same time. At
a minimum, each notification must include: name of applicant, frequency
or frequencies recommended, antenna height, antenna locations, type of
emissions, effective radiated power, a description of the service area,
and the time the recommendation was made. To safeguard this system, we
will require that each coordinator communicate at least once each
business day with each other in-pool coordinator. Therefore, on days in
which no coordinations are made, notification is still required.
Coordinators, if they desire, are free to include additional
information such as more data or a list of rejected coordination
requests with their notifications.
33. In addition to notification of basic information on frequency
recommendations, coordinators, in certain cases, may need more detailed
information in order to perform engineering analyses. Therefore, each
coordinator must supply, upon request, within one business day, any
additional information requested regarding a pending coordination that
it processed. Of course, coordinators are free to provide this
information in their routine notifications if they so desire.
34. Another issue raised in the comments was the question of
concurrence. Given the requirement to establish standard coordination
procedures, we believe requiring concurrence would be redundant.
Further, it could have a negative impact on our efforts to increase the
quality of customer service through competition. Nevertheless, we are
concerned that under the approach described herein applicants could
start transmitting prior to other in-pool coordinators being notified.
While we want the licensing process to be as quick as possible and
believe that such situations will rarely occur, we believe all affected
coordinators should be aware of a proposed operation before the entity
can start transmitting. Therefore, we will amend Sec. 90.159 to
institute a mandatory waiting period of ten business days before
applicants can begin transmitting pursuant to temporary and conditional
authorization.
35. We believe that the procedures outlined above will prevent the
filing of conflicting applications. However, we realize that the one-
day period between when a frequency recommendation is made and other
coordinators are notified could still result in a small number of
conflicting applications. In these instances, it is the joint
responsibility of the applicable coordinators to take action necessary
to resolve the conflict, up to and including notifying the Commission
that an application may need to be returned. The coordinators are in
the best position to recognize and expediently resolve such conflicts.
Additionally, we believe that each coordinator should have some
responsibility to help resolve problems related to their
recommendations. The Commission will become involved only if the
coordinators cannot agree to a solution.
36. As discussed above, coordinators will be responsible for
providing other coordinators certain information within a specified
time frame. We are confident, based on past experience, that
coordinators will meet these requirements. However, as we have noted in
the past when giving responsibility to coordinators, the Commission
may, on its own motion, or at the public's request conduct an inquiry
into a particular coordinator's performance. After any such
investigation we will determine whether decertification or other action
is warranted.
37. Coordinator authority. Currently, frequency coordinators have
the authority to request additional information from applicants
requesting coordination if they believe that such information is needed
to make proper frequency recommendations. The Land Mobile
Communications Council (LMCC) in its petition for
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reconsideration requests that we (1) amend Sec. 90.175 to provide
specific authority for coordinators to request all appropriate
technical information, system requirements, and justification for
requested station parameters from applicants; (2) indicate that
applicants bear the burden of proof in overturning the recommendations
of a certified frequency coordinator; and (3) state that frequency
coordinators may recommend appropriate changes to the parameters of
previously licensed stations, or take other appropriate measures that
will help to minimize harmful interference or remedy incompatible
adjacent channel or co-channel operations.
38. In the R&O, the Commission stated that coordinators may request
additional information from the applicant when such information is
needed for the coordinator to make a proper frequency recommendation.
The Commission also noted in that same proceeding that, in the event of
a dispute between the coordinator and an applicant, the applicant will
have the burden of proof and persuasion in overturning the
coordinator's recommendation. While we consider this to be our present
policy, in order to eliminate any confusion we will amend Sec. 90.175
to specify this authority. With respect to LMCC's other suggestion,
coordinators, as well as anyone else for that matter, can always make
recommendations concerning minimizing interference. We see no reason to
state this explicitly in our rules.
39. Trunking in the PLMR Bands Below 800 MHz. In the Notice of
Proposed Rule Making (56 FR 31097, July 9, 1991) in this proceeding we
proposed to allow centralized trunking (``trunking'') in the 150-174
MHz and 421-512 MHz bands in those areas where exclusivity is
recognized by the Commission, or where all co-channel licensees concur.
Although the comments on this issue supported allowing centralized
trunking, we did not adopt rules since the Further Notice of Proposed
Rule Making (Further NPRM) (60 FR 37148, July 18, 1995) in this docket
addressed the issue of exclusivity.
40. Trunked systems will allow PLMR licensees to construct systems
which are more efficient than conventional systems, thereby allowing
licensees to use fewer channels to provide the same communications
capability. Therefore, rather than defer the issue until we reach a
decision on exclusivity, we believe the public will benefit by allowing
trunking on frequencies below 800 MHz now, provided certain conditions
are met.
41. To allow trunking to work effectively and efficiently in the
PLMR shared bands, we are adopting rules similar to those adopted for
interconnection of PLMR stations with the Public Switched Network. We
will permit licensees to implement centralized trunked systems in the
150-174 MHz, 421-430 MHz, 450-470 MHz, and 470-512 MHz bands, provided
that they (1) obtain the consent of all licensees whose service areas
overlap a circle with a radius of 113 km (70 mi) from the trunked
system's base station and whose operating frequency is 15 kHz or less
removed from the operating frequency of a trunked system designed to
operate on 25 kHz channels or 7.5 kHz or less removed from a 12.5 kHz
trunked system or 3.75 kHz or less removed from a 6.25 kHz trunked
system; and (2) comply with all frequency coordination requirements.
Statements stipulating the terms of such agreements must be forwarded
to the applicable frequency coordinator and the Commission as an
attachment to the license application or modification. In the Further
NPRM, we proposed that PLMR licensees be able to obtain some form of
exclusivity in their respective service areas. If such rules are
adopted, licensees would be able to implement trunked systems in these
exclusive areas, provided that they modify their license to show such
operation.
42. In areas where licensees implement trunking, new licensees can
be assigned the same channel(s) as the trunked system if the new
licensee reaches a mutual agreement with the licensee(s) operating the
trunked system. If a licensee who previously consented or agreed to
participate in a trunked system later decides against this use, and
that licensee is unable to negotiate a mutual agreement with the
operator(s) of the trunked system, that licensee may request that the
Commission reassign it to another channel. This approach provides
licensees with maximum flexibility in the operation of their systems
while assuring that the use of centralized trunking will not
detrimentally impact the operation of another licensee's system.
43. Low Power Frequencies. To encourage more efficient use of the
available spectrum, the Commission permitted all eligible users in the
450-470 MHz band to be licensed for low power operations (i.e., not to
exceed 2 watts) on a secondary non-interference basis on frequencies
offset 12.5 kHz from regularly assignable frequencies (``offset
channels''). Since that time, these channels have been heavily used for
certain low power operations such as medical telemetry and remote
operation of heavy machinery. Under the new channel plan adopted in the
R&O, these channels are no longer considered offset channels. Rather,
they are regularly assignable channels available for high power
operations on a primary basis. We have previously recognized, however,
that there is a continuing need for low power operation and provided
frequency coordinators with the authority to designate specific
channels for low power use. Additionally, we suggested that frequency
coordinators exercise this authority in conjunction with the
formulation of a consolidation plan. Finally, the Commission provided
low power licensees with the option of staying on their currently
licensed channel or moving to a coordinator-designated low power
frequency and obtaining primary status. Due to the uncertainty
surrounding consolidation of the PLMR Services, coordinators have been
reluctant to designate any channels specifically for low power use
before a Commission decision on consolidation. On August 11, 1995, at
the request of HP, the Commission froze applications requesting power
in excess of that previously permitted on the offsets until such time
as the issues relative to consolidation and/or the designation of low
power frequencies are resolved.
44. Designated Channels. We understand the reluctance, to date, of
coordinators to designate specific channels for low power use. At the
same time, however, we believe it is vitally important for the PLMR
community to address the issue of low power channels as soon as
possible. Would-be licensees of offset channels cannot apply to use
these channels for high power operations because of the current
licensing freeze, and low power users want assurance that they will be
protected from interference by high powered operations before switching
channels. Accommodating these competing interests while establishing a
workable low power frequency plan is not a trivial matter. In major
metropolitan areas, the demand for both high power and low power
operations exceeds the number of frequencies available. Moreover, it is
highly likely that such high power and low power needs will vary based
on geographic location. In this connection, we believe that the
coordinators will need some time to analyze the current use patterns of
these offset channels and determine a compromise solution between the
two types of operations. Therefore, in accordance with the
recommendation of LMCC, we will give the coordinators in each of the
two pools six months from
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publication of this Second Report and Order in the Federal Register to
develop a consensus plan for low power operations in their respective
pools.
45. HP recommended that we codify the basic aspects of the plan
fashioned by the coordinators. In the R&O, we delegated to the
frequency coordinators the authority to designate low power
frequencies; our decision was not to specify such frequencies in the
rules. We continue to believe that this approach provides the frequency
coordinators, who have knowledge of user requirements and local
conditions, with maximum flexibility in the management of the PLMR
spectrum. Further, this allows frequencies to be easily added or
subtracted from the designated list as may be warranted. We find
nothing in the record at this time that persuades us to change this
approach. Further, consistent with this approach, we will leave it up
to the coordinators whether to designate contiguous spectrum or to
specify individual channels (non-contiguous spectrum) for low power
operations. Low power operation on the designated channels will be
protected through coordination and the Commission's licensing process.
As specified in the R&O, frequency coordinators will be required to
maintain a list of low power channels and make it available to the
public upon request. We encourage the frequency coordinators to
periodically review the low power channel plan and modify it when
appropriate. If a consensus regarding the establishment of a low power
channel plan cannot be reached, we will revisit this issue.
46. Time Frame for Migration. In addition to its recommendation
that the frequency coordinators be given six months to determine which
channels should be designated for low power use, LMCC recommends
several steps to ensure that the migration of low power users from
their current channels to these new designated channels occurs
smoothly. These suggested measures include (1) low power offset
licensees being given six months to declare their intent to convert to
primary status by either registering their coordinates or by modifying
their license to operate on the designated low power channels; and (2)
providing seven months for offset licensees to migrate to the
designated channels. We agree with LMCC that low power users should be
able to attain primary status on these offset channels if they so
desire by modifying their licenses to specify transmitter coordinates
so that frequency coordinators know the location of such systems and
can take them into account when making frequency recommendations. In
this connection, we will confer primary status on licensees operating
on the former low power offset channels that already have provided
their coordinates to the Commission. These licensees should notify the
Commission at the time of their license renewal that they are operating
in this manner. This will give offset licensees the flexibility to
remain on their current licensed frequency or change to a new low power
frequency. Because these channels are available for high power
operation, however, licensees that remain on their current licensed
frequency may have to share it with a new high power user. Therefore,
we expect that the majority of low power users will be inclined to
migrate to the new low power channels once they are identified in order
to reduce the chance of interference from co-channel high powered
operations.
47. Further, contrary to LMCC's contention, we do not believe that
low power users should be required to declare their intent to migrate
to low power channels or modify their license to obtain primary status
within a certain time frame. We believe the decision whether or not to
migrate or obtain primary status is a business decision and best left
up to individual licensees to make within their own time frame
according to their individual requirements. Additionally, because the
designated channels, in some cases, may be the same channels that many
low power users are already using, licensees would not be able to make
informed decisions regarding migration until channels are designated.
Therefore, we decline to require current low power users to declare
their intent to migrate to dedicated low power channels or modify their
license to obtain primary status by a certain date.
48. We do agree, however, with LMCC's suggestion to give licensees
on the low power channels a chance to migrate before licensing high
power operations on these channels. The PLMR community believes seven
months is a reasonable amount of time for offset licensees to decide
whether to switch to new low power channels. Therefore, in this
connection, we will provide a period of seven months for low power
users to migrate to new low power frequencies. Additionally, concurrent
with the end of this migration period we note our intention to lift the
current licensing freeze in the 450-470 MHz band and allow new high
power systems to be licensed on any former 12.5 kHz offset channel not
specifically designated for low power use. We will not lift the freeze,
however, if a consensus plan has not been established. In the interim,
we will grant partial relief and permit the licensing of high power
systems on these channels, provided that the license applications are
accompanied by a statement from the frequency coordinator attesting
that operation of a new high powered system will not impact any
currently operating co-channel low power system. If interference to a
low power system from a high power operator using the offset
frequencies does occur prior to the end of the migration period, the
high power licensee will be expected to remedy the situation through
any means possible, including shutting its system down.
49. In a related matter, PCIA, in its petition for reconsideration,
recommends that we allow a six-month transition period for low power
licensees to migrate to new low power channels before accepting any new
low power applications on the designated channels. We will not adopt
such a policy. We believe that it is not in the public interest to keep
applicants, especially those who propose to operate in a highly
efficient manner (i.e., with low power), from obtaining licenses on
designated low power channels. Additionally, because low power systems
have small operating areas, we believe that there should be enough
frequencies to accommodate all current and prospective low power
licensees.
50. Finally, in its petition for reconsideration, Florida predicts
a windfall for frequency coordinators and asks the Commission to
reconsider the financial impact of this migration on existing
licensees. We acknowledge that coordinators will collect fees from low
power licensees when they apply to modify their systems to operate on
the dedicated low power frequencies. In light of this, we encourage the
coordinators to develop a reasonable fee schedule to reflect the
relative ease of this type of coordination as compared to coordinating
new high power stations.
51. Conclusion. This Second Report and Order represents a
significant step in the evolution of the private land mobile radio
services. With its adoption, we are consolidating the PLMR services
into two service pools--Public Safety and Industrial/Business--while
protecting critical safety related communications and providing
benefits that are not realizable under the current system. We are also
incorporating regulatory changes to the frequency coordination process
to provide PLMR users with increased choices and flexibility. These
changes reflect a comprehensive restructuring of the PLMR regulatory
environment and will promote the highly effective and efficient use of
PLMR spectrum and
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contribute to an environment in which advanced technologies will
thrive.
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
52. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 603
(RFA), Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analyses (IRFA) were incorporated
in the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and the Further Notice of
Proposed Rule Making in PR Docket 92-235. 3 The Commission sought
written public comments on the proposals in the Refarming Notice and
Further Notice, including on the IRFA. The Commission's Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis ( FRFA) in this Second Report and Order
(Second R&O) conforms to the RFA, as amended by the Contract With
America Advancement Act of 1996. 4
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\3\ Replacement of part 90 by part 88 to Revise the Private Land
Mobile Radio Services and Modify the Policies Governing Them, PR
Docket 92-235, Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 7 FCC Rcd 8105 (1992)
(Refarming NPRM); Replacement of part 90 by part 88 to Revise the
Private Land Mobile Radio Services and Modify the Policies Governing
Them and Examination of Exclusivity and Frequency Assignments
Policies of the Private Land Mobile Radio Services, PR Docket No.
92-235, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making,
10 FCC Rcd 10076 (1995) (Report and Order or Further NPRM).
\4\ Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 847 (1996) (CWAAA). Title II of
the CWAAA is ``The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
Act of 1996'' (SBREFA), codified at 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.
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I. Need for and Objective of the Proposed Rule
53. Our objective is to increase spectrum efficiency and facilitate
the introduction of advanced technologies into the 150-174 MHz, 421-430
MHz, 450-470 MHz, and 470-512 MHz private land mobile radio (PLMR)
bands. The Report and Order in this proceeding modified the
Commission's rules to resolve many of the technical issues which
inhibited the use of spectrally efficient technologies in these
frequency bands. It also stated the Commission's intent to consolidate
the twenty existing radio service pools. The Further Notice in this
proceeding proposed several methods of introducing market based
incentives into the PLMR bands, including exclusivity. This Second R&O
consolidates the radio service frequency pools, and addresses related
issues such as frequency coordination, trunking, and low power
frequencies.
54. We find that the potential benefits to the PLMR community
exceed any negative effects that may result from the promulgation of
rules for this purpose. Thus, we conclude that the public interest is
served by modifying our rules to consolidate the PLMR services and
increase the spectral efficiency of the PLMR bands.
II. Summary of Significant Issues Raised by the Public Comments in
Response to the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
55. No comments were submitted in direct response to the IRFA. We
have, however, reviewed general comments that may impact small
businesses.
56. Much of the impact on small businesses arises from the central
decision in this proceeding--the number of frequency pools. Commenters
submitted proposals which ranged from keeping the current system in
place to consolidating to two pools. This affects small businesses in
the following way. A smaller number of pools provides a greater number
of frequencies available for small business to use to meet their
coordination needs. Additionally, by creating fewer pools, frequency
coordinators will now have to compete, thus small business that use
PLMR systems could expect to pay lower prices for frequency
coordination and receive better service. Finally, consolidating the
PLMR services provides each frequency coordinator, who currently only
provides service for a narrowly defined type of user, with the ability
to expand its business base.
III. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities Subject
to Which the Rules Apply
57. The rules adopted in this Second Report and Order will apply to
small businesses that choose to use radios that operate in the PLMR
bands below 512 MHz and to small businesses that are designated as
certified frequency coordinators in these bands. There are no
Commission imposed requirements, however, for any entity to use these
products.
Estimates for PLMR Licensees
58. Private land mobile radio system serve an essential role in a
vast range of industrial, business, land transportation, and public
safety activities. These radios are used by companies of all sizes
operating in all U.S. business categories. Because of the vast array of
PLMR users, the Commission has not developed nor would it be possible
to develop a definition of small entities specifically applicable to
PLMR users. For the purpose of determining whether a licensee is a
small business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA),
each licensee would need to be evaluated within its own business area.
59. Because the Regulatory Flexibility Act amendments were not in
effect until the record in this proceeding was closed, the Commission
was unable to request information regarding the number of small
entities that are private land mobile radio licensees. Therefore, the
Commission is unable at this time to determine the number of small
businesses which could be impacted by the rules. However, the
Commission's fiscal year 1994 annual report indicates that at the end
of fiscal year 1994 there were 1,101,711 licensees operating 12,882,623
transmitters in the PLMR bands below 512 MHz.5 Further, because
any entity engaged in a commercial activity is eligible to hold a PLMR
license, these rules could potentially impact every small business in
the U.S.
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60. The RFA also includes small governmental entities as a part of
the regulatory flexibility analysis.6 The definition of a small
governmental entity is one with a population of less than 50,000.7
There are 85,006 governmental entities in the nation.8 This number
includes such entities as states, counties, cities, utility districts,
and school districts. There are no figures available on what portion of
this number has populations of fewer than 50,000. However, this number
includes 38,978 counties, cities, and towns, and of those, 37,566, or
96 percent, have populations of fewer than 50,000.9 The Census
Bureau estimates that this ratio is approximately accurate for all
governmental entities. Thus, of the 85,006 governmental entities, we
estimate that 96 percent, or 81,600 are small entities that may be
affected by our rules.
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\6\ See 5 U.S.C. 601(5) (including cities, counties, towns,
townships, villages, school districts, or special districts).
\7\ Id.
\8\ 1992 Census of Governments, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S.
Department of Commerce.
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Estimates for Frequency Coordinators
61. Neither the Commission nor the SBA have developed a definition
of small entities specifically applicable to spectrum frequency
coordinators. Therefore, we conclude that the closest applicable
definition under SBA rules is Business Associations (SIC 8611). The SBA
defines a small business association as an entity with $5.0 million or
less in annual receipts. There are 18 entities certified to perform
frequency coordination functions under Part 90 of our rules. However,
we are unable to ascertain how many of these frequency coordinators are
classified as small entities under the SBA definition. The Census
Bureau indicates that 97%
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of business associations have annual receipts of $4.999 million or less
and would be classified as small entities. The Census Bureau category
is very broad, and does not include specific figures for firms that are
engaged in the coordination of spectrum frequencies. Therefore, for the
purposes of this regulatory flexibility analysis, we estimate that
almost all of the 18 spectrum frequency coordinators are small as
defined by the SBA.
IV. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Other
Compliance Requirements of the Rules
62. The rules adopted in this Second R&O do not have any general
reporting or recordkeeping requirements for PLMR licensees. There is,
however, one compliance requirement. Applicants for new or modified
PLMR stations will be required to wait ten days prior to commencing
operation pursuant to conditional authority. Such a waiting period is
necessary to ensure that all in-pool frequency coordinators are
notified regarding the proposed system before the applicant starts
transmitting. While we want the licensing process to be as quick as
possible, we believe all affected coordinators should be aware of a
proposed operation before an applicant commences transmitting.
Regarding this issue, many commenters identify a need for a mandatory
concurrence period.10 Other commenters argue that a mandatory
concurrence period is unnecessary.11 Rather than a mandatory
concurrence period, which we believe could prolong the licensing
process, thereby affecting small businesses, we believe the adopted
waiting period will accomplish the same goal of providing a method for
coordinators to ensure that existing radio systems will not suffer
harmful interference from new or modified systems.12
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\10\ See Coalition ex parte filing of December 20, 1996 in which
it states that a concurrence period of ten to twenty days is
necessary for in-pool coordinators to object to a specific frequency
recommendation. This view is supported by several other commenters.
See, e.g., UTC Comments to Blueprint at 13.
\11\ See PCIA Comments to Blueprint at 7-8; ITA ex parte filing
of January 6, 1997.
\12\ ITA supports this ten day waiting period. See ITA Reply
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63. Additionally, in the specific instances where licensees want to
construct a centralized trunking rather than a traditional system, they
must obtain concurrence from nearby affected users and forward such
agreements to the applicable frequency coordinator and the Commission
as an attachment to the license application form, FCC Form 600. Because
of the fundamental differences between trunked and traditional systems,
such action is necessary in order to avoid a licensee from causing
harmful interference to other nearby licensees, many of which may be
small businesses.
64. There are several reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance
requirements applicable to the Commission certified PLMR frequency
coordinators. These new requirements are necessary to ensure that each
frequency coordinator has access to the information necessary to
perform competent frequency coordinations for their customers.
(1) Because several frequency coordinators will now be able to
recommend frequencies within a common frequency pool, each needs to
know the recommendations of each of the other frequency coordinators.
Such information is necessary to avoid situations where harmful
interference is created because two or more coordinators recommend the
same frequency in the same area at approximately the same time to
different applicants. Therefore, we are requiring each frequency
coordinator to provide, within one business day, a listing of their
frequency recommendations to all other frequency coordinators in their
respective pool. In this connection, we believe that the importance and
need for a current and accurate accounting of frequency recommendations
outweighs the burden, if any, on small coordinators. Because
coordinators are already required to share information when invoking
the interservice sharing rules of our current rules,13 each should
already have a system in place for such data exchange. Additionally, we
believe that the greater harm could occur to small business that are
PLMR licensees. Without such data exchange, these licensees' systems
could be in danger of receiving harmful interference which would
endanger their business operations. The Commission did not receive any
specific comments regarding the one-day notification requirement.
However, the Commission did receive comments regarding the need for
notification.14
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(2) In some instances, frequency coordinators need to perform
engineering analyses to determine if an applicant's proposed radio
system is feasible. A coordinator may need detailed information on
systems coordinated by other coordinators in order to perform such an
analysis. Therefore, we are requiring that each coordinator provide,
upon request, within one business day, information requested by another
coordinator regarding a pending coordination.
(3) To ensure that applicants have access to reliable and competent
frequency coordination services regardless of which coordinator they
choose to use, we have determined that some minimum technical standards
to which each coordinator must adhere need to be established. We are
requiring the coordinators to achieve a consensus on such standards
within six months of the publication of this Second R&O in the Federal
Register.
(4) In the Report and Order, the Commission provided frequency
coordinators with the authority to designate channels for the exclusive
use of low power systems. Coordinators have been reluctant to designate
such channels due to uncertainty regarding consolidation. Now that the
framework for the frequency pools has been established, we are
providing six months from the publication of this Second R&O in the
Federal Register for the frequency coordinators to achieve a consensus
plan for low power channels.
V. Steps Taken by Agency to Minimize Significant Economic Impact on
Small Entities Consistent With Stated Objectives
65. The Commission provided the PLMR community with an opportunity
to meet and develop a consensus position on this issue as an
alternative to the Commission's adoption of final rules for
consolidation of the PLMR radio services. Unfortunately, a consensus
was not reached, therefore this Report and Order balances the competing
interests.
66. The Commission, in this Second R&O, has considered comments
regarding its plans to consolidate the PLMR radio services below 512
MHz and those related comments filed pursuant to proposals discussed in
the Further NPRM. In doing so, the Commission has adopted several
proposals which minimize burdens placed on small entities. First, the
Commission has adopted a two pool consolidation plan which will provide
more frequency options to entities than the current frequency pool
structure and structures based on more than two pools. The increase in
frequency choices will provide a greater likelihood that licensees,
including small entities, will share frequencies with fewer systems
enabling them to achieve more efficiency in their radio systems.
Second, by adopting a two pool approach, we are able to eliminate the
interservice sharing rules in Sec. 90.176 of
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our rules. Currently, entities who want to use frequencies in a pool
other than the one in which they are eligible must invoke these rules
and usually are required to pay a frequency coordination fee to the
coordinator for their pool and a fee to the coordinator for the pool in
which they want to share a frequency. Because entities will now have
direct access to all frequencies in their respective pool, this Second
R&O eliminates the need for an entity to pay more than one frequency
coordination fee for any radio system. Third, because this Second R&O
provides for competitive frequency coordination in the Industrial/
Business Pool, license applicants should expect a reduction in
frequency coordination fees and/or an increase in the level of service.
Fourth, under the adopted frequency pool structure, all frequency
coordinators will be certified to coordinate frequencies in the pool in
which the pool that they previously coordinated is placed. This will
minimize confusion and ease the transition process from the current
radio service structure to the new consolidated frequency pool
structure. Fifth, in order to ensure a smooth transition to the
consolidated frequency pools, we are providing a period of six months
for entities to implement the rule changes adopted in the Second R&O.
Sixth, rather than requiring the frequency coordinators to establish
and maintain a common real time database, we are only requiring that
they share certain information among themselves. Requiring the
development of a common database would be a complex, costly, and time
consuming endeavor. Seventh, while we are requiring the sharing of
certain data, we are not specifying the method by which this data
should be shared. Each frequency coordinator may choose any method that
fulfills its requirements with respect to speed, cost, and quality.
Eighth, we are providing a method by which licensees can implement a
centralized trunking system. Because such systems are more efficient
than traditional systems, licensees who implement centralized trunking
may be able to achieve the same amount of communications as they
currently do with fewer channels.
VI. Report to Congress
67. The Commission shall send a copy of this Final Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis, along with the Second Report and Order, in a
report to Congress pursuant to the SBREFA.15 A copy of this FRFA
will also be published in the Federal Register.
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List of Subjects
47 CFR Part 1
Administrative practice and procedure.
47 CFR Parts 20, 74, 90, and 101
Communications equipment, Radio.
Federal Communications Commission
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
Rule Changes
Parts 1, 20, 74, 90, and 101 of Chapter I of Title 47 of the Code
of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:
PART 1--PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 303, and 309(j) unless otherwise
noted.
2. Section 1.952 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as
follows:
Sec. 1.952 How file numbers are assigned.
* * * * *
(b) File number symbols and service or class of station
designators:
Amateur and Disaster Services
Y--Amateur
D--Disaster
R--Races
Aviation Services
A--Aeronautical and fixed group
AA--Aviation auxiliary group
AR--Aviation radionavigation land
AC--Civil Air Patrol
Personal Radio Service
CA--General Mobile Radio Service
ZA--General Mobile Radio Service
ZV--Interactive Video and Data Service
Marine Services
MK--Alaskan group
M--Coastal group
MA--Marine auxiliary group
MR--Marine radiodetermination land
Microwave Services
OF--Private Operational-Fixed Microwave
Radiolocation Service
RS--Radiolocation
Land Mobile Services below 800 MHz
IG--Conventional Industrial/Business Pool
PW--Conventional Public Safety Pool
YG--Trunked Industrial/Business Pool
YW--Trunked Public Safety Pool
800 MHz Services
GB--Conventional Business
GO--Conventional Industrial/Land Transportation
GP--Conventional Public Safety/Special Emergency
GX--Conventional Commercial (SMRS)
YB--Trunked Business
YO--Trunked Industrial/Land Transportation
YP--Trunked Public Safety/Special Emergency
YX--Trunked Commercial (SMRS)
900 MHz Paging Services
GS--Private carrier paging systems
PART 20--COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 4, 303, and 332, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as
amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, and 332, unless otherwise noted.
2. Section 20.3 is amended by revising paragraph (b) of the
definition for Private Mobile Radio Service to read as follows:
Sec. 20.3 Definitions.
* * * * *
Private Mobile Radio Service. * * *
(b) Mobile radio service offered to restricted classes of eligible
users. This includes entities eligible in the Public Safety Radio Pool
and Radiolocation service.
* * * * *
3. Section 20.9 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(2) to read as
follows:
Sec. 20.9 Commercial mobile radio service.
(a) * * *
(2) Stations that offer Industrial/Business Pool (Sec. 90.35 of
this chapter) eligibles for-profit, interconnected service.
* * * * *
PART 74--EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST AND OTHER
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES
4. The authority citation for part 74 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended, 1082 as
amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 554.
5. Section 74.402 is amended by revising the last sentence of
footnotes 3 and 5 of paragraph (a) and the Note following paragraph (b)
to read as follows:
Sec. 74.402 Frequency assignment.
(a) * * *
\3\ * * * Applications for licenses to use frequencies in this
group must include statements showing what procedures will be taken
to insure that interference will not be caused to stations in the
Industrial/Business Pool.
* * * * *
\5\ * * * In other areas, certain existing stations in the
Public Safety Pool and
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Industrial/Business Pool have been permitted to continue operation
on these frequencies on condition that no harmful interference is
caused to remote pickup broadcast stations.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
Note: These frequencies are shared with the Industrial/Business
Pool.
* * * * *
PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
6. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302, 303, and 332, unless otherwise
noted.
7. Section 90.7 is amended by adding definitions for Automobile
emergency licensee, Emergency Medical Licensee, Film and video
licensee, Fire Licensee, Forest products licensee, Frequency
coordination, Manufacturers licensee, Motor carrier licensee, Petroleum
licensee, Police licensee, Power licensee, Railroad licensee, Relay
press licensee, Special Industrial licensee, Taxicab licensee, and
Telephone maintenance licensee in alphabetical order to read as
follows:
Sec. 90.7 Definitions.
* * * * *
Automobile emergency licensee. Persons regularly engaged in any of
the following activities who operate radio stations for transmission of
communications required for dispatching repair trucks, tow trucks, or
other road service vehicles to disabled vehicles:
(1) The operation of a private emergency road service for disabled
vehicles by associations of owners of private automobiles; or
(2) The business of providing to the general public an emergency
road service for disabled vehicles.
* * * * *
Emergency Medical Licensee. Persons or entities engaged in the
provision of basic or advanced life support services on an ongoing
basis that operate radio stations for transmission of communications
essential for the delivery or rendition of emergency medical services
for the provision of basic or advanced life support.
Film and video production licensee. Persons primarily engaged in or
providing direct technical support to the production, videotaping, or
filming of motion pictures or television programs, such as movies,
programs, news programs, special events, educational programs, or
training films, regardless of whether the productions are prepared
primarily for final exhibition at theatrical outlets or on television
or for distribution through other mass communications outlets.
Fire licensee. Any territory, possession, state, city, county,
town, or similar governmental entity, and persons or organizations
charged with specific fire protection activities that operate radio
stations for transmission of communications essential to official fire
activities.
* * * * *
Forest products licensee. Persons primarily engaged in tree
logging, tree farming, or related woods operations, including related
hauling activities, if the hauling activities are performed under
contract to, and exclusively for, persons engaged in woods operations
or engaged in manufacturing lumber, plywood, hardboard, or pulp and
paper products from wood fiber.
* * * * *
Frequency coordination. The process of obtaining the recommendation
of a frequency coordinator for a frequency(ies) that will most
effectively meet the applicant's needs while minimizing interference t
licensees already operating within a given frequency band.
* * * * *
Manufacturers licensee. Persons primarily engaged in any of the
following manufacturing activities:
(1) The mechanical or chemical transformation of substances into
new products within such establishments as plants, factories,
shipyards, or mills which employ, in that process, powerdriven machines
and materials-handling equipment;
(2) The assembly of components of manufactured products within such
establishments as plants, factories, shipyards, or mills where the new
product is neither a new structure nor other fixed improvement.
Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale or retail trade, or
in service activities, even though they fabricate or assemble any or
all the products or commodities handled, are not included in this
category; or
(3) The providing of supporting services or materials by a
corporation to its parent corporation, to another subsidiary of its
parent or to its own subsidiary, where such supporting services or
materials are directly related to those regular activities of such
parent or subsidiary which are eligible under paragraphs (1) or (2) of
this definition.
* * * * *
Motor carrier licensee. Persons primarily engaged in providing a
common or contract motor carrier transportation service in any of the
following activities: Provided, however, that motor vehicles used as
taxicabs, livery vehicles, or school buses, and motor vehicles used for
sightseeing or special charter purposes, shall not be included within
the meaning of this term. For purposes of this definition, an urban
area is defined as being one or more contiguous, incorporated or
unincorporated cities, boroughs, towns, or villages, having an
aggregate population of 2,500 or more persons.
(1) The transportation of passengers between urban areas;
(2) The transportation of property between urban areas;
(3) The transportation of passengers within a single urban area; or
(4) The transportation, local distribution or collection of
property within a single urban area.
* * * * *
Petroleum licensee. Persons primarily engaged in prospecting for,
producing, collecting, refining, or transporting by means of pipeline,
petroleum or petroleum products (including natural gas).
Police licensee. Any territory, possession, state, city, county,
town, or similar governmental entity including a governmental
institution authorized by law to provide its own police protection that
operate radio stations for transmission of communications essential to
official police activities.
Power licensee. Persons primarily engaged in any of the following
activities:
(1) The generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical
energy for use by the general public or by the members of a cooperative
organization;
(2) The distribution of manufactured or natural gas by means of
pipe line, for use by the general public or by the members of a
cooperative organization, or, in a combination of that activity with
the production, transmission or storage of manufactured or natural gas
preparatory to such distribution;
(3) The distribution of steam by means of pipeline or, of water by
means of pipeline, canal, or open ditch, for use by the general public
or by the members of a cooperative organization, or in a combination of
that activity with the collection, transmission, storage, or
purification of water or the generation of steam preparatory to such
distribution; or
(4) The providing of a supporting service by a corporation directly
related to activities of its parent corporation, of another subsidiary
of the same parent, or of its own subsidiary, where the party served is
regularly engaged in any of the activities set forth in this
definition.
* * * * *
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Railroad licensee. Railroad common carriers which are regularly
engaged in the transportation of passengers or property when such
passengers or property are transported over all or part of their route
by railroad.
Relay press licensee. Persons primarily engaged in the publication
of a newspaper or in the operation of an established press association.
* * * * *
Special industrial licensee. Persons regularly engaged in any of
the following activities:
(1) The operation of farms, ranches, or similar land areas, for the
quantity production of crops or plants; vines or trees (excluding
forestry operations); or for the keeping, grazing or feeding of
livestock for animal products, animal increase, or value enhancement;
(2) Plowing, soil conditioning, seeding, fertilizing, or harvesting
for agricultural activities;
(3) Spraying or dusting of insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides,
in areas other than enclosed structures;
(4) Livestock breeding service;
(5) The operation of a commercial business regularly engaged in the
construction of roads, bridges, sewer systems, pipelines, airfields, or
water, oil, gas, or power production, collection, or distribution
systems. The construction of buildings is not included in this
category;
(6) The operation of mines for the recovery of solid fuels,
minerals, metal, rock, sand and gravel from the earth or the sea,
including the exploration for and development of mining properties;
(7) Maintaining, patrolling or repairing gas or liquid transmission
pipelines, tank cars, water or waste disposal wells, industrial storage
tanks, or distribution systems of public utilities;
(8) Acidizing, cementing, logging, perforating, or shooting
activities, and services of a similar nature incident to the drilling
of new oil or gas wells, or the maintenance of production from
established wells;
(9) Supplying chemicals, mud, tools, pipe, and other materials or
equipment unique to the petroleum and gas production industry, as the
primary activity of the applicant if delivery, installation or
application of these materials requires the use of specifically fitted
conveyances;
(10) The delivery of ice or fuel to the consumer for heating,
lighting, refrigeration or power generation purposes, by means other
than pipelines or railroads when such products are not to be resold
following their delivery; or
(11) The delivery and pouring of ready mixed concrete or hot
asphalt mix.
* * * * *
Taxicab licensee. Persons regularly engaged in furnishing to the
public for hire a nonscheduled passenger land transportation service
(which may also include the occasional transport of small items of
property) not operated over a regular route or between established
terminals.
* * * * *
Telephone maintenance licensee. Communications common carriers
engaged in the provision of landline local exchange telephone service,
or interexchange communications service, or who provide wire-telegraph
service, and radio communications common carriers authorized in the
Point-to-Point Microwave Radio Service under part 21 of this chapter.
Resellers that do not own or control transmission facilities is not
included in this category.
* * * * *
8. Section 90.17 is amended by adding new paragraphs (a)(1) and
(a)(2) and a new last sentence to paragraph (a) read as follows:
Sec. 90.17 Local Government Radio Service.
(a) * * * Additionally, the following non-governmental entities are
eligible to hold authorizations in the Local Government Radio Service,
provided that their applications are accompanied by a statement from
the governmental entity having legal jurisdiction over the area to be
served, supporting the request:
(1) Persons or organizations charged with specific fire protection
activities for communications essential to the official fire activities
of the licensee; or
(2) Persons or organizations charged with specific forestry-
conservation activities for communications essential to the official
forestry-conservation activities of the licensee.
* * * * *
Subpart B is revised to read as follows:
Subpart B--Public Safety Radio Pool
Sec.
90.15 Scope.
90.16 Public Safety National Plan.
90.20 Public Safety Pool.
90.22 Paging operations.
Subpart B--Public Safety Radio Pool
Sec. 90.15 Scope.
The Public Safety Radio Pool covers the licensing of the radio
communications of governmental entities and the following category of
activities: Medical services, rescue organizations, veterinarians,
persons with disabilities, disaster relief organizations, school buses,
beach patrols, establishments in isolated places, communications
standby facilities, and emergency repair of public communications
facilities. Entities not meeting these eligibility criteria may also be
licensed in the Public Safety Radio Pool solely to provide service to
eligibles on one-way paging-only frequencies below 800 MHz, i.e., those
frequencies with the assignment limitations appearing at
Sec. 90.20(d)(13) or (d)(60). Private carrier systems licensed on other
channels prior to June 1, 1990, may continue to provide radio
communications service to eligibles. Rules as to eligibility for
licensing, frequencies available, permissible communications and
classes and number of stations, and any special requirements are set
forth in the following sections.
Sec. 90.16 Public Safety National Plan.
The Commission has established a National Plan which specifies
special policies and procedures governing the Public Safety Pool
(formally Public Safety Radio Services and the Special Emergency Radio
Service). The National Plan is contained in the Report and Order in
General Docket No. 87-112. The principal spectrum resource for the
National Plan is the 821-824 MHz and the 866-869 MHz bands. The
National plan establishes planning regions covering all parts of the
United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. No assignments
will be made in the 821-824 MHz and 866-869 MHz bands until a regional
plan for the area has been accepted by the Commission.
Sec. 90.20 Public Safety Pool.
(a) Eligibility. The following are eligible to hold authorizations
in the Public Safety Pool.
(1) Any territory, possession, state, city, county, town or similar
governmental entity is eligible to hold authorizations in the Public
Safety Pool to operate radio stations for transmission of
communications essential to official activities of the licensee,
including:
(i) A district and an authority, but not including a school
district or authority or a park district or authority except as
provided for in Sec. 90.242;
(ii) A governmental institution authorized by law to provide its
own police protection;
(iii) Persons or entities engaged in the provision of basic or
advanced life support services on an ongoing basis are eligible to hold
authorization to operate stations for transmission of
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communications essential for the delivery or rendition of emergency
medical services for the provision of basic or advanced life support.
Applications submitted by persons or organizations (governmental or
otherwise) other than the governmental body having jurisdiction over
the state's emergency medical service plans must be accompanied by a
statement prepared by the governmental body having jurisdiction over
the state's emergency medical services plan indicating that the
applicant is included in the state's emergency plan or otherwise
supporting the application;
(iv) Governmental entities and governmental agencies for their own
medical activities; and
(v) Governmental entities and governmental agencies for providing
medical services communications to other eligible persons through
direct participation in and direct operational control of the system,
such as through central dispatch service.
(2) Persons or organizations other than governmental entities are
eligible to hold authorizations in the Public Safety Pool to operate
radio stations for transmission of communications, as listed below.
When requesting frequencies not designated by a ``PS'' in the
coordinator column of the frequency table in paragraph (c)(3) of this
section, applications must be accompanied by a statement from the
governmental entity having legal jurisdiction over the area to be
served, supporting the request:
(i) Persons or organizations charged with specific fire protection
activities;
(ii) Persons or organizations charged with specific forestry-
conservation activities;
(iii) Persons or organizations, listed below, engaged in the
delivery or rendition of medical services to the public and on a
secondary basis, for transmission of messages related to the efficient
administration of organizations and facilities engaged in medical
services operations:
(A) Hospital establishments that offer services, facilities, and
beds for use beyond 24 hours in rendering medical treatment;
(B) Institutions and organizations regularly engaged in providing
medical services through clinics, public health facilities, and similar
establishments;
(C) Ambulance companies regularly engaged in providing medical
ambulance services;
(D) Rescue organizations for the limited purpose of participation
in providing medical services;
(E) Associations comprised of two or more of the organizations
eligible under paragraph (a)(2)(iii) (A), (B), (C), and (D) of this
section, for the purpose of active participation in and direct
operational control of the medical services communication activities of
such organizations; or
(F) Physicians, schools of medicine, oral surgeons, and
associations of physicians or oral surgeons;
(iv) Persons or organizations operating a rescue squad for
transmission of messages pertaining to the safety of life or property
and urgent messages necessary for the rendition of an efficient
emergency rescue service.
(A) Each rescue squad will normally be authorized to operate one
base station, and a number of mobile units (excluding hand carried
mobile units) not exceeding the number of vehicles actually used in
emergency rescue operations.
(B) In addition, each rescue squad will be authorized to operate a
number of hand carried mobile units not exceeding two such units for
each radio equipped vehicle actually used in emergency rescue
operations.
(v) Persons with Disabilities. The initial application from a
person claiming eligibility under this paragraph shall be accompanied
by a statement from a physician attesting to the condition of the
applicant or the applicant's child (or ward in case of guardianship).
(A) Any person having a hearing deficiency such that average
hearing threshold levels are 90 dB above ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) 1969 or ISO (International Standards Organization)
1964 levels and such other persons who submit medical certification of
similar hearing deficiency.
(B) Any person having visual acuity corrected to no better than 20/
200 in the better eye or having a field of vision of less than 20
degrees.
(C) Any person, who, through loss of limbs or motor function, is
confined to a wheelchair, or is non-ambulatory.
(D) Any person actively awaiting an organ transplant.
(E) Parents or guardians of persons under 18 years eligible under
paragraphs (a)(2)(v)(A), (a)(2)(v)(B), (a)(2)(v)(C) of this section, or
institutions devoted to the care or training of those persons.
(vi) A veterinarian, veterinary clinic, or a school of veterinary
medicine for the transmission of messages pertaining to the care and
treatment of animals. Each licensee may be authorized to operate one
base station and two mobile units. Additional base stations or mobile
units will be authorized only on a showing of need.
(vii) Organizations established for disaster relief purposes having
an emergency radio communications plan for the transmission of
communications relating to the safety of life or property, the
establishment and maintenance of temporary relief facilities, and the
alleviation of the emergency situation during periods of actual or
impending emergency, or disaster, and until substantially normal
conditions are restored. In addition, the stations may be used for
training exercises, incidental to the emergency communications plan,
and for operational communications of the disaster relief organization
or its chapter affiliates. The initial application from a disaster
relief organization shall be accompanied by a copy of the charter or
other authority under which the organization was established and a copy
of its communications plan. The plan shall fully describe the operation
of the radio facilities and describe the method of integration into
other communications facilities which normally would be available to
assist in the alleviation of the emergency condition.
(viii) Persons or organizations operating school buses on a regular
basis over regular routes for the transmission of messages pertaining
to either the efficient operation of the school bus service or the
safety or general welfare of the students they are engaged in
transporting. Each school bus operator may be authorized to operate one
base station and a number of mobile units not in excess of the total of
the number of buses and maintenance vehicles regularly engaged in the
school bus operation. Additional base stations or mobile units will be
authorized only in exceptional circumstances when the applicant can
show a specific need.
(ix) Persons or organizations operating beach patrols having
responsibility for life-saving activities for the transmission of
messages required for the safety of life or property.
(x) Persons or organizations maintaining establishment in isolated
areas where public communications facilities are not available and
where the use of radio is the only feasible means of establishing
communication with a center of population, or other point from which
emergency assistance might be obtained if needed, for the transmission
of messages only during an actual or impending emergency endangering
life, health or property for the transmission of essential
communications arising from the emergency. The transmission of routine
or non-emergency communications is strictly prohibited.
(A) Special eligibility showing. The initial application requesting
a station
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authorization for an establishment in an isolated area shall be
accompanied by a statement describing the status of public
communication facilities in the area of the applicant's establishment;
the results of any attempts the applicant may have made to obtain
public communication service, and; in the event radio communications
service is to be furnished under paragraph (a)(2)(x)(C)(2) of this
section, a copy of the agreement involved must be submitted.
(B) Class and number of stations available. Persons or
organizations in this category may be authorized to operate not more
than one fixed station at any isolated establishment and not more than
one fixed station in a center of population.
(C) Communication service rendered and received.
(1) The licensee of a station at any establishment in an isolated
area shall make the communication facilities of such station available
at no charge to any person desiring the transmission of any
communication permitted by paragraph (a) of this section.
(2) For the purpose of providing the communications link desired
the licensee of a station at an establishment in an isolated area
either may be the licensee of a similar station at another location or
may obtain communication service under a mutual agreement from the
licensee of any station in the Public Safety Pool or any other station
which is authorized to communicate with the fixed station.
(xi) A communications common carrier operating communications
circuits that normally carry essential communication of such a nature
that their disruption would endanger life or public property is
eligible to hold authorizations for standby radio facilities for the
transmission of messages only during periods when the normal circuits
are inoperative due to circumstances beyond the control of the user.
During such periods the radio facilities may be used to transmit any
communication which would be carried by the regular circuit. Initial
applications for authorization to operate a standby radio facility must
include a statement describing radio communication facilities desired,
the proposed method of operation, a description of the messages
normally being carried, and an explanation of how their disruption will
endanger life or public property.
(xii) Communications common carriers for radio facilities to be
used in effecting expeditious repairs to interruption of public
communications facilities where such interruptions have resulted in
disabling intercity circuits or service to a multiplicity of
subscribers in a general area. Stations authorized under this section
may be used only when no other means of communication is readily
available, for the transmission of messages relating to the safety of
life and property and messages which are necessary for the efficient
restoration of the public communication facilities which have been
disrupted.
(xiii) Persons or entities engaged in the provision of basic or
advanced life support services on an ongoing basis are eligible to hold
authorization to operate stations for transmission of communications
essential for the delivery or rendition of emergency medical services
for the provision of basic or advanced life support. Applications
submitted by persons or organizations (governmental or otherwise) other
than the governmental body having jurisdiction over the state's
emergency medical service plans must be accompanied by a statement
prepared by the governmental body having jurisdiction over the state's
emergency medical services plan indicating that the applicant is
included in the state's emergency plan or otherwise supporting the
application.
(b) International police radiocommunication. Police licensees which
are located in close proximity to the borders of the United States may
be authorized to communicate internationally. Request for such
authority shall be written and signed and submitted in duplicate. The
request shall include information as to the station with which
communication will be conducted, and the frequency, power, emission,
etc., that will be used. If authorized, such international
communication must be conducted in accordance with Article 5 of the
Inter-American Radio Agreement, Washington, DC, 1949, which reads as
follows:
Article 5. Police radio stations. When the American countries
authorize their police radio stations to exchange emergency
information by radio with similar stations of another country, the
following rules shall be applied.
(a) Only police radio stations located close to the boundaries
of contiguous countries shall be allowed to exchange this
information.
(b) In general, only important police messages shall be handled,
such as those which would lose their value, because of slowness and
time limitations if sent on other communication systems.
(c) Frequencies used for radiotelephone communications with
mobile police units shall not be used for radiotelegraph
communications.
(d) Radiotelephone communications shall be conducted only on
frequencies assigned for radiotelephony.
(e) Radiotelegraph communications shall be conducted on the
following frequencies: 2804 kHz calling, 2808 kHz working, 2812 kHz
working, 5195 kHz day calling, 5185 kHz day working, 5140 kHz day
working.
(f) The characteristics of police radio stations authorized to
exchange information shall be notified to the International
Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland.
(g) The abbreviations contained in Appendix 9 of the Atlantic
City Radio Regulations shall be used to the greatest possible
extent. Service indications are as follows: ``P'', priority, for
messages that are to be sent immediately, regardless of the number
of other messages on file. If no service indication is given, the
messages are to be transmitted in the order of receipt.
(h) The message shall contain the preamble, address, text and
signature, as follows:
Preamble. The preamble of the message shall consist of the
following: The serial number preceded by the letters ``NR'', service
indications, as appropriate; the group count according to standard
cable count system; the letters ``CK'', followed by numerals
indicating the number of words contained in the text of the message:
Office and country of origin (not abbreviations): Day, month, and
hour of filing;
Address. The address must be as complete as possible and shall
include the name of the addressee with any supplementary particulars
necessary for immediate delivery of the message;
Text. The text may be either in plain language or code;
Signature. The signature shall include the name and title of the
person originating the message.
(c) Public Safety frequencies.
(1) The following table indicates frequencies available for
assignment to Public Safety stations, together with the class of
station(s) to which they are normally assigned, the specific assignment
limitations which are explained in paragraph (d) of this section, and
the certified frequency coordinator for each frequency:
(2)(i) The letter symbol(s) listed in the Coordinator column of the
frequency table in paragraph (c)(3) of this section specifies the
frequency coordinator(s) for each frequency as follows:
PF--Fire Coordinator
PH--Highway Maintenance Coordinator
PM--Emergency Medical Coordinator
PO--Forestry-Conservation Coordinator
PP--Police Coordinator
PS--Special Emergency Coordinator
PX--Any Public Safety Coordinator, except the Special Emergency
Coordinator
(ii) Frequencies without any coordinator specified may be
coordinated by any coordinator certified in the Public Safety Pool.
(3) Frequencies.
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Public Safety Pool Frequency Table
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Frequency or band Class of station(s) Limitations Coordinator
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Kilohertz:
530............................. ....................... 1..................... PX
1610............................ Base (T.I.S.).......... 1..................... PX
1630............................ Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
1722............................ ......do............... 2, 3.................. PP
1730............................ ......do............... 2, 3.................. PP
2212............................ ......do............... 4..................... PO
2226............................ ......do............... 4..................... PO
2236............................ ......do............... 4..................... PO
2244............................ ......do............... 4..................... PO
2366............................ ......do............... 2, 4.................. PP
2382............................ ......do............... 2..................... PP
2390............................ ......do............... 2, 4.................. PP
2406............................ ......do............... 2..................... PP
2430............................ ......do............... 2..................... PP
2442............................ ......do............... 2..................... PP
2450............................ ......do............... 2..................... PP
2458............................ ......do............... 2..................... PP
2482............................ ......do............... 2..................... PP
2490............................ ......do............... 2, 3.................. PP
2726............................ ......do............... 5..................... PX, PS
3201............................ ......do............... ...................... PS
2000 to 3000.................... Fixed.................. 75.................... PS
2000 to 10,000.................. Fixed, base, or mobile. 6..................... PX
Megahertz:
30.86........................... Base or mobile......... 7..................... PO
30.90........................... ......do............... 7..................... PO
30.94........................... ......do............... 7..................... PO
30.98........................... ......do............... 7..................... PO
31.02........................... ......do............... 7..................... PO
31.06........................... ......do............... 7, 8, 9............... PO
31.10........................... ......do............... 7, 8, 9............... PO
31.14........................... ......do............... 7, 8, 9............... PO
31.18........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.22........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.26........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.30........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.34........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.38........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.42........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.46........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.50........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.54........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.58........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.62........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.66........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.70........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.74........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.78........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.82........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.86........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.90........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.94........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
31.98........................... ......do............... 8, 9.................. PO
33.02........................... ......do............... 10.................... PH, PS
33.04........................... ......do............... ...................... PS
33.06........................... ......do............... 10.................... PH, PS
33.08........................... ......do............... ...................... PS
33.10........................... ......do............... 10.................... PH, PS
33.42........................... Mobile or fixed........ 11.................... PF
33.44........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
33.46........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
33.48........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
33.50........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
33.52........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
33.54........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
33.56........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
33.58........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
33.60........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
33.62........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
33.64........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
33.66........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
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33.68........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
33.70........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.72........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.74........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.76........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.78........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.80........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.82........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.84........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.86........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.88........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.90........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.92........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.94........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.96........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
33.98........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
35.02........................... Mobile................. 12.................... PS
35.64........................... Base................... 13.................... PS
35.68........................... ......do............... 13.................... PS
37.02........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
37.04........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
37.06........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.08........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.10........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
37.12........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.14........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.16........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.18........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
37.20........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.22........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.24........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.26........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
37.28........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.30........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.32........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
37.34........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
37.36........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
37.38........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
37.40........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
37.42........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
37.90........................... Base or mobile......... 10.................... PH, PS
37.92........................... ......do............... ...................... PH
37.94........................... ......do............... 10.................... PH, PS
37.96........................... ......do............... ...................... PH
37.98........................... ......do............... 10.................... PH, PS
39.02........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.04........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.06........................... ......do............... 14.................... PX
39.08........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.10........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
39.12........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.14........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.16........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.18........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
39.20........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.22........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.24........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.26........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.28........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.30........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.32........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.34........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.36........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.38........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.40........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.42........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.44........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.46........................... ......do............... 15.................... PP
39.48........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.50........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
39.52........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.54........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
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39.56........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.58........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
39.60........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.62........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.64........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.66........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.68........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.70........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.72........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.74........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.76........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.78........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
39.80........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
39.82........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
39.84........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.86........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.88........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.90........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
39.92........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.94........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.96........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
39.98........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
42.02........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.04........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.06........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.08........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.10........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.12........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.14........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.16........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.18........................... Mobile................. 2, 16................. PP
42.20........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.22........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.24........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.26........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.28........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.30........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.32........................... Base or mobile......... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.34........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.36........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.38........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.40........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16, 27.......... PP
42.42........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.44........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.46........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.48........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.50........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.52........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.54........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.56........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.58........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.60........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.62........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.64........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.66........................... Mobile................. 2, 16................. PP
42.68........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.70........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.72........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.74........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.76........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.78........................... ......do............... 2, 16................. PP
42.80........................... Base or mobile......... 13.................... PP
42.82........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.84........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.86........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.88........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.90........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.92........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
42.94........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
43.64........................... Base................... 13, 18................ PS
43.68........................... ......do............... 13.................... PS
44.62........................... Base or mobile......... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
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44.64........................... ......do............... ...................... PO
44.66........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
44.68........................... ......do............... ...................... PO
44.70........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
44.72........................... ......do............... ...................... PO
44.74........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
44.76........................... ......do............... ...................... PO
44.78........................... Mobile................. 2, 16................. PP
44.80........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PO
44.82........................... Mobile................. 2, 16................. PP
44.84........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PO
44.86........................... Mobile................. 2, 16................. PP
44.88........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PO
44.90........................... Mobile................. 2, 16................. PP
44.92........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PO
44.94........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
44.96........................... ......do............... ...................... PO
44.98........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
45.00........................... ......do............... ...................... PO
45.02........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
45.04........................... ......do............... ...................... PO
45.06........................... ......do............... 2, 3, 16.............. PP
45.08........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.10........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.12........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.14........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.16........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.18........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.20........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.22........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.24........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.26........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
45.28........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PX
45.30........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
45.32........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PX
45.34........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
45.36........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PX
45.38........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
45.40........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PX
45.42........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.44........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.46........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.48........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.50........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.52........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.54........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.56........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.58........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.60........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.62........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.64........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
45.66........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.68........................... ......do............... ...................... PH
45.70........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.72........................... ......do............... ...................... PH
45.74........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
45.76........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PH
45.78........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
45.80........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PH
45.82........................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
45.84........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PH
45.86........................... ......do............... 15.................... PP
45.88........................... ......do............... 19.................... PF
45.90........................... ......do............... 20.................... PP
45.92........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
45.94........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
45.96........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
45.98........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
46.00........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
46.02........................... ......do............... ...................... PP
46.04........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
46.06........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
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46.08........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.10........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.12........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.14........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.16........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.18........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.20........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.22........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
46.24........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.26........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.28........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.30........................... Mobile or fixed........ 11.................... PF
46.32........................... Mobile................. ...................... PF
46.34........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.36........................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PF
46.38........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.40........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.42........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.44........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.46........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.48........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.50........................... ......do............... ...................... PF
46.52........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
46.54........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
46.56........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
46.58........................... ......do............... ...................... PX
47.02........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.04........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.06........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.08........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.10........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.12........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.14........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.16........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.18........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.20........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.22........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.24........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.26........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.28........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.30........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.32........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.34........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.36........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.38........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.40........................... ......do............... 21, 22................ PH
47.42........................... ......do............... 10, 23................ PS
47.46........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
47.50........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
47.54........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
47.58........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
47.62........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
47.66........................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
72.00 to 76.00.................. Operational fixed...... 24
72.44........................... Mobile................. 25.................... PF
72.48........................... ......do............... 25.................... PF
72.52........................... ......do............... 25.................... PF
72.56........................... ......do............... 25.................... PF
72.6............................ ......do............... 25.................... PF
75.44........................... ......do............... 25.................... PF
75.48........................... ......do............... 25.................... PF
75.52........................... ......do............... 25.................... PF
75.56........................... ......do............... 25.................... PF
75.6............................ ......do............... 25.................... PF
150 to 170...................... Base or mobile......... 26
150.775......................... Mobile................. ...................... PM
150.7825........................ ......do............... 27.................... PM
150.790......................... ......do............... ...................... PM
150.7975........................ ......do............... ...................... PM
150.805......................... ......do............... ...................... PM
150.995......................... Base or mobile......... 28.................... PH
151.0025........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
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151.010......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.0175........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
151.025......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.0325........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
151.040......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.0475........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
151.055......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.070......................... ......do............... 28, 30................ PH
151.085......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.0925........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
151.100......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.1075........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
151.115......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.1225........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
151.130......................... ......do............... 28.................... PH
151.1375........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PH
151.145......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.1525........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.160......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.1675........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.175......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.190......................... ......do............... 28, 30................ PO
151.205......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.2125........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.220......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.2275........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.235......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.2425........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.250......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.2575........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.265......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.2725........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.280......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.2875........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.295......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.310......................... ......do............... 28, 30................ PO
151.325......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.3325........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.340......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.3475........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.355......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.3625........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.370......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.3775........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.385......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.3925........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.400......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.4075........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.415......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.4225........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.430......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.4375........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.445......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.4525........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.460......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.4675........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.475......................... ......do............... 28.................... PO
151.4825........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PO
151.490......................... ......do............... 7, 28................. PO
151.4975........................ ......do............... 7, 27, 28............. PO
152.0075........................ Base................... 13, 19, 30............ PS
153.740......................... Mobile................. ...................... PX
153.7475........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.755......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.7625........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.770......................... ......do............... ...................... PF
153.7775........................ ......do............... 27.................... PF
153.785......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.7925........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.800......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.8075........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.815......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
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153.8225........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.830......................... ......do............... 31.................... PF
153.8375........................ ......do............... 27, 31................ PF
153.845......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.8525........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.860......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.8675........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.875......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.8825........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.890......................... ......do............... ...................... PF
153.8975........................ ......do............... 27.................... PF
153.905......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.9125........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.920......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.9275........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.935......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.9425........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.950......................... ......do............... ...................... PF
153.9575........................ ......do............... 27.................... PF
153.965......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.9725........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.980......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
153.9875........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
153.995......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
154.0025........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
154.010......................... ......do............... ...................... PF
154.0175........................ ......do............... 27.................... PF
154.025......................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PX
154.0325........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
154.040......................... ......do............... 28.................... PX
154.0475........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PX
154.055......................... ......do............... 28.................... PX
154.0625........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PX
154.070......................... Mobile................. 28.................... PF
154.0775........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.085......................... Base or mobile......... 28.................... PX
154.0925........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PX
154.100......................... ......do............... 28.................... PX
154.1075........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PX
154.115......................... ......do............... 28.................... PX
154.1225........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PX
154.130......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.1375........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.145......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.1525........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.160......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.1675........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.175......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.1825........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.190......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.1975........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.205......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.2125........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.220......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.2275........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.235......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.2425........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.250......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.2575........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.265......................... ......do............... 19, 28................ PF
154.2725........................ ......do............... 19, 27, 28............ PF
154.280......................... ......do............... 19, 28................ PF
154.2875........................ ......do............... 19, 27, 28............ PF
154.295......................... ......do............... 19, 28................ PF
154.3025........................ ......do............... 19, 27, 28............ PF
154.310......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.3175........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.325......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.3325........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.340......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.3475........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.355......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
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154.3625........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.370......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.3775........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.385......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.3925........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.400......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.4075........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.415......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.4225........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.430......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.4375........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.445......................... ......do............... 28.................... PF
154.4525........................ ......do............... 27, 28................ PF
154.45625....................... Fixed or mobile........ 32, 33, 34, 35........ PX
154.46375....................... ......do............... 33, 34, 35, 36, 37.... PX
154.47125....................... ......do............... 33, 34, 35, 36........ PX
154.47875....................... ......do............... 33, 34, 35, 37........ PX
154.650......................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
154.6575........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.665......................... Base or mobile......... 16.................... PP
154.6725........................ ......do............... 16, 27................ PP
154.680......................... ......do............... 16.................... PP
154.6875........................ ......do............... 16, 27................ PP
154.695......................... ......do............... 16.................... PP
154.7025........................ ......do............... 16, 27................ PP
154.710......................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
154.7175........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.725......................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
154.7325........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.740......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
154.7475........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.755......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
154.7625........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.770......................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
154.7775........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.785......................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
154.7925........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.800......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
154.8075........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.815......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
154.8225........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.830......................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
154.8375........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.845......................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PP
154.8525........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.860......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
154.8675........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.875......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
154.8825........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.890......................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
154.8975........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.905......................... Base or mobile......... 16.................... PP
154.9125........................ ......do............... 16, 27................ PP
154.920......................... ......do............... 16.................... PP
154.9275........................ ......do............... 16, 27................ PP
154.935......................... ......do............... 16.................... PP
154.9425........................ ......do............... 16, 27................ PP
154.950......................... Mobile................. ...................... PP
154.9575........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
154.965......................... Base or mobile......... ...................... PX
154.9725........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
154.980......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
154.9875........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
154.995......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
155.0025........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.010......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
155.0175........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
155.025......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
155.0325........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.040......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
155.0475........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.055......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
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155.0625........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.070......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
155.0775........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
155.085......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
155.0925........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.100......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
155.1075........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.115......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
155.1225........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.130......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
155.1375........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
155.145......................... ......do............... ...................... PX
155.1525........................ ......do............... 27.................... PX
155.160......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.1675........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.175......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.1825........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.190......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
155.1975........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
155.205......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.2125........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.220......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.2275........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.235......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.2425........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.250......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
155.2575........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
155.265......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.2725........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.280......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.2875........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.295......................... ......do............... 10.................... PS
155.3025........................ ......do............... 10, 27................ PS
155.310......................... ......do............... ...................... PP
155.3175........................ ......do............... 27.................... PP
155.325......................... ......do............... 38, 39................ PM
155.3325........................ ......do............... 27, 38, 39............ PM
155.340......................... ......do............... 39, 40................ PM
155.3475........................ ......do............... 27, 39, 40............ PM
155.355......................... ......do............... 38, 39................ PM
155.3625........................ ......do............... 27, 38, 39............ PM
155.370......................... ......do...........
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